Mercedes CLA 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes CLA engine produces 136 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 280 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 57 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes CLA 2016 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter. The ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes CLA and BMW 4 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 445 litres | |
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Mercedes CLA has more luggage capacity. Mercedes CLA has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 17 200 | |
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